Geri's Take: It is rare that I get dessert from a restaurant, but there a few places that I simply cannot pass up. There is nothing more decadent than dipping crispy cinnamon fritters in a cup of gently spiced molten chocolate at Hugo's or spooning bits of velvety caramel cream at El Rey. And when I'm feeling nostalgic, I always turn to the perfectly executed version of the brownie sundae at Houston's, which is outrageously studded with five different types of nuts, including my favorite: pistachios.

Christina's Take: Tres leches is my favorite cake, period, and Ninfa's on Navigation's version literally takes the cake. No gummy wad of cake and milk, it's sweet without being cloying and moist in a good way -- even though I hate the word "moist." The creme brulee from Pesce is the best I've had outside of France - Ninfa's gets the caramelized top right, every time -- plus the berries are freshfreshfresh. Finally, I'm obsessed with the oatmeal ice cream I had - once -- at Feast. I haven't seen it on the menu since, but I hope and pray this slightly-sweet, slightly-nutty, super-creamy concoction made from steel-cut oats is on the menu again in the future.

Kristen's Take: When it comes to desserts, I prefer simple treats as opposed to elaborate dishes. Dolce Vita is one of the few places where I consistently order dessert, solely because of the dark chocolate gelato, which is, to me, heavenly in texture and flavor. I don't visit Tiny Boxwoods much for full meals, but when the day requires a chocolate chip cookie, I know I can always find a perfect one there. Finally, I've never been much of a tres leches fan, but the tres leches at Churrasco's is crazy good and a must-order at any of the Cordua restaurants.

My Take: I'd eat the tres leches from Samba Grille off a dirty toilet bowl at Reliant Stadium. And this is coming from someone who isn't even a fan of tres leches. Strip House's 24-Layer Chocolate Cake is a freaking marvel, combining excellent taste with breathtaking construction. BB's Bread Pudding is just plain good, a microcosm of their overall menu.

The Reaction: Obviously, what stands out most about the selections was the mention of tres leches, three different times, at three different places. It's hard for me to comment on the other desserts, since I've had none of them. But I can say that El Rey does a mean Key Lime Pie, so I'm guessing Geri is correct in her assessment of the flan.

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Each of them has a unique taste when it comes to food! Those desserts probably came from their favorite restaurants. Most of the time, restaurants with outstanding services often serve the best food as well.

Each of them has a unique taste when it comes to food! Those desserts probably came from their favorite restaurants. Most of the time, restaurants with outstanding services often serve the best food as well.

Each of them has a unique taste when it comes to food! Those desserts probably came from their favorite restaurants. Most of the time, restaurants with outstanding services often serve the best food as well.

Tres Leches is my absolute favorite dessert...not a great chocolate fan. We had a Tres Leches cake for our wedding cake, as well as a lovely pineapple cake made by my now deaceased mother-in-law. We loved them!

3) Moeller's Bakery Lemon Chiffon Cake -- The combo of tender, lemony cake paired with tart, creamy curd is magnificent. It's a good thing I don't live around the corner from the bakery anymore.

2) House of Pies Fresh Strawberry/Peach Pie -- Fresh fruit in a flaky pastry topped with a little bit of glaze and some whipped cream. Best paired with a side of cottage fries. Oh yeah.

1) Churrasco's Tres Leches -- Like the others, I'm not the biggest fan of tres leches. It has to be made just right or it's just a soggy mess of sickening sweetness. But Churrasco's version is the one that started the craze in the first place, and for good reason. It's the default for birthday cakes at our house.

The sticky toffee pudding at Feast is the best! The upside down apple tart from Phillipe is also delicious, anything from Ruggles, the tuxedo cake from Tony's, the mexican bread pudding at Cyclone Anaya's....oh man, I'm hungry now.